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Punjab HC orders CBI probe into corruption allegations against CM's OSD
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to examine alleged corruption linked to the Officer on Special Duty in the Chief Minister's office.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a directive on Monday ordering the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a probe into corruption allegations surrounding the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) attached to the Chief Minister's office. The court's order follows a petition that alleged misuse of power and financial irregularities in the OSD's dealings.
The petition, filed by an activist group, claimed that the OSD had facilitated irregular contracts and benefited from undue influence. While the court did not disclose the specifics of the evidence, it instructed the CBI to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.
The decision underscores the judiciary's willingness to intervene in high‑level administrative matters when allegations of corruption arise. The CM's office has not commented publicly on the order, and the CBI is expected to file a status report within the timeframe prescribed by the court.
Stakeholders anticipate that the probe could have political ramifications in the state, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. The investigation will be monitored closely by opposition parties and civil‑society groups demanding transparency.
The petition, filed by an activist group, claimed that the OSD had facilitated irregular contracts and benefited from undue influence. While the court did not disclose the specifics of the evidence, it instructed the CBI to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.
The decision underscores the judiciary's willingness to intervene in high‑level administrative matters when allegations of corruption arise. The CM's office has not commented publicly on the order, and the CBI is expected to file a status report within the timeframe prescribed by the court.
Stakeholders anticipate that the probe could have political ramifications in the state, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. The investigation will be monitored closely by opposition parties and civil‑society groups demanding transparency.